tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032008.post367590519256293162..comments2024-03-08T15:11:51.127-07:00Comments on Margaret Blank: Life in the Making: Isn't She Lovely?Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04472013513744969837noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032008.post-30927625886940165102016-12-29T18:05:33.085-07:002016-12-29T18:05:33.085-07:00How exciting, Margaret! You're going to end up...How exciting, Margaret! You're going to end up with those much sought after Victorian seamstress legs "they" all talk about! People say seamstresses who used treadle machines developed lovely legs from all of the treadling action!! All this and the fun and fascination of a lovely old machine! ENJOY!!!rtquilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12687017135718976720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032008.post-80635596780234594942016-12-28T07:08:16.617-07:002016-12-28T07:08:16.617-07:00What a beauty. It definitely had to be yours. I ca...What a beauty. It definitely had to be yours. I can imagine how happy you are to have this in your home now.elshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08976761891388230219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032008.post-83434232461618583652016-12-28T06:51:36.097-07:002016-12-28T06:51:36.097-07:00Yes she is lovely! Congrats! Have a great 2017.Yes she is lovely! Congrats! Have a great 2017.Christine Staverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15411569621417693487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032008.post-74610011458208685512016-12-27T21:28:34.905-07:002016-12-27T21:28:34.905-07:00HI Marg - I have my grandmother's treadle sing...HI Marg - I have my grandmother's treadle singer machine - some years back, I found a gent, here in town who specializes in working with the old machines - I do not happen to have his name but if you do some checking around you may be able to find him. He was able to provide me with some needles, a new belt and possibly a bobbin. I have not worked on it yet but will. When I was at school, Shahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12393771221528659747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032008.post-35831524554537483762016-12-27T16:35:00.980-07:002016-12-27T16:35:00.980-07:00How wonderful , the machine is sure a beauty , enj...How wonderful , the machine is sure a beauty , enjoy ! Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07354033852499807242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032008.post-4403168148558971502016-12-27T14:57:33.432-07:002016-12-27T14:57:33.432-07:00Congrats on the new addition to your home. She...Congrats on the new addition to your home. She's a beauty.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032008.post-68783290354629269052016-12-27T14:40:58.371-07:002016-12-27T14:40:58.371-07:00What a lovely machine! It is in wonderful shape. T...What a lovely machine! It is in wonderful shape. There is lots of information available, on the web, on how to maintain them. <br />I have a 1939 electric Singer, which I love. Not sure I am coordinated enough to use a treadle machine.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04049582213773393152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032008.post-8728265520585644102016-12-27T10:26:00.171-07:002016-12-27T10:26:00.171-07:00Isn't it indeed lovely. I had acquired one bu...Isn't it indeed lovely. I had acquired one but I'm always in too much of a hurry and it didn't make the downsizing. I am looking for a place to set up my mum's old Elna. :)ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15188791638739872773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032008.post-61904588199507025592016-12-27T08:45:45.432-07:002016-12-27T08:45:45.432-07:00Fanatstic! I, too, want a treadle. I have an old W...Fanatstic! I, too, want a treadle. I have an old Westinghouse that is electric, but the motor no longer works and can't be replaced. I'm wondering if I can convert it into a treadle. One of these days, I'll look into that.Regina B Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377568746998756667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032008.post-73086735836821627842016-12-27T08:07:37.262-07:002016-12-27T08:07:37.262-07:00What a beauty! The most satisfying end of your Chr...What a beauty! The most satisfying end of your Christmas days I guess. Good luck and happy stitching with it, when you now the swing you have to make, it will be playing!Ekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04151750752403522369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032008.post-82591404656231382492016-12-27T07:56:11.419-07:002016-12-27T07:56:11.419-07:00You might want to join the vintage sewing machines...You might want to join the vintage sewing machines group on FB as well. Most of the posts are "Look what I got!" or "Should I get it?"; but if you ask a question there are real experts in the group who will help you identify parts and will help you fix your machines.<br /><br />And the best part - even though the group is huhe, there is virtually no drama. Kit Langhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728700220089898445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032008.post-10251030005049489522016-12-27T07:34:22.151-07:002016-12-27T07:34:22.151-07:00Awesome, Margaret. Reminds me of the Singer that I...Awesome, Margaret. Reminds me of the Singer that I learned to sew on. :) I am glad it has found the perfect home.Judy Warnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644738305279130498noreply@blogger.com